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2003 Lexus GX 470 Engine, Chassis, Dimensions, Price, Warranty & Performance

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2003 Lexus GX 470
GENERAL
Location of final assemblyTahara, Japan
Body style4-door SUV
EPA size classSpecial purpose
Drivetrain layoutFront engine/4WD
AirbagsFront/side/curtain
POWERTRAIN
Engine type4.7L V-8 cast-iron block, alum head
Bore x stroke, in3.70x3.31
Displacement, cu in/L285/4.7
Compression ratio9.6:1
Valve gearDOHC, 4 valves/cyl VVT
Fuel inductionSFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm235 @ 4800
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm320 @ 3400
Transmission typeA750F 5-speed auto
1st3.52:1
2nd2.04:1
3rd1.40:1
4th1.00:1
5th0.72:1
Reverse3.20:1
Axle ratio3.73:1
Final-drive ratio2.69:1
Transfer-case modelVF4BM
Low-range ratio2.57:1
Crawl ratio(1st x axle x low range) 33.7:1
Recommended fuelUnleaded premium
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy)15/18
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase, in109.8
Length, in188.2
Width, in74.0
Height, in73.0
Track, f/r, in62.2/62.2
Headroom, f/m/r, in41.0/40.4/36.1
Legroom, f/m/r, in41.8/36.8/24.9
Shoulder room, f/m/r, in57.5/57.4/56.8
Cargo-area volume, cu ft112.3
3rd row, seat up13.2
3rd row, seat folded/removed39.8/49.7
Back-row seat down77.5
Ground clearance, in8.3
Approach/departure angle (normal/high)31°/25°
Base curb weight, lb4675
Weight distribution, %, f/r53/47
Payload capacity, lb1425
GVWR, lb6100
GCWR, lb11,500
Towing capacity, lb6500 (est)
Fuel capacity, gal23.0
CHASSIS
Suspension, f/rInd, A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; solid axle, air/link, panhard rod, anti-roll bar
Steering typeRack and pinion
Ratio15.7:1
Turns, lock to lock3.04
Turning circle, ft37.4
Brakes, f/r13.3-in vented disc, ABS/12.3-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels17x7.5 alloy
Tires265/65HR17
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (sec)
0-302.52
0-404.02
0-505.76
0-607.98
0-7010.77
0-8014.25
0-9019.11
Standing quarter mile (sec @ mph)16.05 @ 84.80
Braking, 60-0, ft131
Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph57.10
PRICE
Base price$44,952
Price as tested$49,615

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